Discover the powerful difference between happiness and JOY this Christmas! Pastor Natalie breaks down Luke 2's shepherd story, revealing why God chose society's "lowest" to receive the BEST news first. Explore Israel's painful 400 years of silence before the angels appeared, and learn how we participate in the SAME anticipation the shepherds felt—but with even more knowledge of who we're waiting for! A life-changing moment: realizing "you are a Gentile" means THIS joy is FOR YOU. Dive into Ephesians 2 to see how Jesus grafted us into His promise. Don't let hurry steal your joy this season! Slow down, meditate on God's faithfulness, and experience steadfast hopeful expectancy rooted in His character.

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